An efficient route to glyceraldehyde (HOCH 2 CH(OH)CHO)—the simplest aldose— via reactions of carbon-centered radicals in deep space

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 2026

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Authors: Joshua H. Marks, Jia Wang, Ryan C. Fortenberry, Ralf I. Kaiser
DOI: 10.1039/d5cp04397b
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References: 83

Abstract

The simplest sugar—glyceraldehyde (HOCH 2 CH(OH)CHO)—and its enol isomer 1,2,3-propenetriol (HOCH 2 C(OH)CHOH) were prepared in ethylene glycol (HOCH 2 CH 2 OH) and carbon monoxide (CO) interstellar model ices exposed to proxies for galactic cosmic rays.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies Origins and Evolution of Life Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life

Publication details

Journal / source
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Volume
28
Issue
7
Pages
4744–4752
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN